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Barath

Quick answerBarath is a Sanskrit name meaning "to bear" or "to carry," derived from the Sanskrit root "bharati" which relates to sustenance and support.

Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#3,094
Trend
Peak year2020
Syllables2
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureHindu/Tamil
ReligionHinduism
Letters6
Numerology5 Chaldean 6
Global rank#3,094

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Barath

Barath is a Sanskrit name meaning "to bear" or "to carry," derived from the Sanskrit root "bharati" which relates to sustenance and support.

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Etymology

Barath is a Sanskrit name meaning "to bear" or "to carry," derived from the Sanskrit root "bharati" which relates to sustenance and support. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Tamil cultures, with historical significance as a variant or reference to Bharata, a legendary figure in Hindu mythology and the ancient name for India itself.

Barath currently ranks #3,094 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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